Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, we have all lost someone we care
about, but when it happens because of the carelessness or negligence of
another, the pain is even greater. There are few experiences as painful
as coping with a fatal accident. However, if you have experienced such
a tragedy, Nierman Law, P.L.C. can help.
Wrongful death is the term used when someone causes the
death of another person. It may have been caused by another person’s
actions or by their failure to act (which is called "negligence").
Since the person killed (known as the "decedent")
cannot file suit or collect damages, it is the family or
representatives of their estate that do so. The intent is to compensate
family members who have suffered monetarily and emotionally from the
death. Damages can be assessed for lost wages and benefits, loss of
companionship, emotional pain and suffering caused by the trauma and,
in some cases, punitive damages.
Wrongful death can result from a wide variety of
negligent conduct. Representative cases include:
Please visit our Client Stories page to read
about our firm’s experience with wrongful death cases.
Liability
We are here to make sure that the victim’s
survivors and beneficiaries receive compensation for their loss.
However, in order to hold a defendant responsible for the death, it
must be proven that the defendant's conduct was the cause and that the
death would not have occurred without the defendant's act.
Time Limitations
In every state there is a time limit (known as a "statute
of limitations") regarding the filing of your wrongful death
lawsuit. It is important that you contact an experienced wrongful death
attorney who can assist you in gathering all the necessary
information
and insure that you meet all the legal filing requirements.
Insurance companies will try to reduce your claim
to the lowest amount possible, perhaps even less than the cost of your
medical expenses. Insurance companies have legal teams seeking to
prevent you from prevailing in your claim. You need a team on your side
to intelligently investigate all the technical and medical aspects of
your case. Nierman Law, P.L.C. can provide you with an experienced
legal team to help lead you through this complex process.
Contact us today for your free
initial telephone consultation.
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